TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

Hey all,

Anyone had luck running a TL-R470T+ v2.1 TP-LINK router? This is a dual WAN router and I have it in single WAN mode with all of the firewall settings unblocked. I can't get my Microcell to activate behind it. I am running the 1-2013 firmware (latest).

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Re: TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

Ok. If the 3G blinks red that usually means a hardware failure. Sometimes if AT&T pushes an update that causes the MicroCell to reset, and the reset fails, the MicroCell "thinks" its a hardware failure. A hard reset (pushing in the reset button on the back for 30 seconds) usually clears the error. If it doesn't, the MicroCell may be defective. Did you buy this new from AT&T? If you did then it should be under warranty and you can get it replaced. However, you'll have to call support and go thru a few hoops before they determine that it qualifies for a warranty replacement.

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Re: TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

it's not a hardware fail. it's working now while not connected to the TP-LINK router.

please stop trying to help. We're getting no where. I need someone with experience with this particular router. I appreciate your help, however, I've gone through a lot of these troubleshooting techniques and I am looking for hardware specific suggestions, not general debug.

Re: TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

Ok. Just for future reference the blinking red 3G is indicative of either a MicroCell hardware failure or an incomplete reset, which mimics a hardware failure. I wish you luck in finding someone who is using this router and a MicroCell purchased from AT&T. If you do get resolution, please report back.

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Re: TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

I recently purchased a TP-Link TD-W8980 and am facing the same issues.

I have set MTU to 1492, port forwaded 123,443,500 and 4500(udp and tcp) for the ucell but still not registering. The ucell gets an ip addr and the internet and gps lights come on solid, but the bottom (bars) light just flashes and it never comes all the way up. Next step will be to create dmz and put the ucell in that.

Re: TP-LINK TL-R470T+ v2.1 - not working with 3G Microcell

It's been awhile since these issues came up with this particular router but is IPSec Passthrough enabled, Block Fragmented Packets disabled, only one device handling NAT, and ports 123 UDP, 443 TCP, 500 UDP, and 4500 UDP open (public and private)? You also may want to reset your router and the MicroCell (power cycle).

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